The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 is coming back. The prestigious tournament is back to bring the excitement of red-ball cricket into the domestic circuit. The tournament is set to come back on October 11. Ahead of the tournament, Karnataka State Cricket Association named a mighty squad for the tournament. Mayank Yadav is all set to lead the team again. Some of the key player will be eyeing to conquer the big stage as it is going to make a big impact in their career.
Mayank to Lead the Team in First Two Rounders:
Another thrilling edition of the prestigious Ranji Trophy is coming back. The domestic cricket is all set to experience another long red-ball season. As the tournament is raising the its curtains on October 11, the fans are anticipating another thriller edition. Before stepping into the tournament, the Karnataka State Cricket Association announced their strong squad.
As the new season approaches, Mayank Agarwal is all set to lead his state team in the first two rounds. India opener Mayank Agarwal has been appointed as Karnataka’s captain for the first two Ranji Trophy matches against Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. Meanwhile, pacer Prasidh Krishna will continue his return to top-level cricket through the domestic season. This opportunity will help Krishna regain form after his injury.
Manish Pandey will serve as Karnataka’s vice-captain. The team will begin its Ranji Trophy campaign with a group match against Madhya Pradesh from October 11 to 14, 2024, in Indore. They will then face Kerala in Bengaluru from October 18 to 21, 2024.
A Bigger Chance to Some Star Players:
The Ranji Trophy is known as the biggest stage to grab the limelight for many youngsters. For this edition, the stage is working similarly. While announcing the squad, the KSCA named some promising talent. The mighty pacer Prasidh Krishna is eyeing the big stage for a remarkable comeback. After being injured in the South Africa tour last year, he was out of cricket for long. His incredible performance can pave his way to India’s squad it the long Test schedule.
Devdutt Padikkal, who made his Test debut for India earlier this year, will be keen to continue his form after a solid performance in the Duleep Trophy. Pacer Vysakh Vijayakumar, holding a BCCI pace bowlers’ contract, is eager to leave a mark with another strong showing.
The squad has been strengthened with the inclusion of wicketkeepers Sujay Sateri and Luvnith Sisodia. However, notable players like Krishnappa Gowtham, Shubhang Hegde, and a few others were unable to secure spots in the squad.
Karnataka’s Squad: Mayank Agarwal (C), Nikin Jose, Devdutt Padikkal, R Smaran, Manish Pandey (VC), Shreyas Gopal, Sujay Sateri, Hardik Raj, Vyshak Vijayakumar, Prasidh Krishna, Vasuki Koushik, Luvnith Sisodia, Mohsin Khan, Vidyadhar Patil, Kishan Bedare, Abhilash Shetty.
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